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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.52 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.52 and 84 is: 126

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.52 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.52 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.52 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 16,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591.68/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126

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